Remorseless Poem by Sarah Rosner

Unsuspecting victim
Young and defenseless
Trapped with the memory forever
So clear and precious

Never thought it would happen to her
He, the pig
Slaughtered with a smile
A hidden laughter without denial

Unaware of the damage he would cause
That haunting voice and sly face
Remaining picture perfect in her mind
A cold fall day ruins

An ideal scene to remember
Nothing can take back what was done
Terrified with paranoia as she walks

A shower or bath will not wash away his eyes
Forget all that has happened
Just make it wash away

As she closes her eyes
Sees that face
She cannot sleep

The water’s too cold
Surrounding and drags her down

With tears falling
She cries in misery

Let them run away
Make a bigger puddle at your feet

Erase this memory

As hard as she can

Somehow, make it fade away

Beg to redo this day